Brilliant Flash Fiction, a prominent literary magazine, is commemorating its tenth anniversary with the release of an anthology titled “TENacity.”
As part of this celebration, the magazine is inviting writers worldwide to submit their best flash fiction stories centered around the theme of “Tenacity.” With a focus on stories that embody perseverance and resilience, the anthology promises to captivate readers with its diverse narratives.
If you are interested, please go through the guidelines below.
Submission Guidelines For Brilliant Flash Fiction
- Brilliant Flash Fiction publishes quarterly, with releases scheduled for the last day of January, March, June, and September.
- Writers are encouraged to submit original flash fiction stories of 300 words or less that encapsulate the essence of tenacity.
- While the use of the word “tenacity” is not required, submissions should vividly convey themes of persistence, determination, and resilience.
- Writers should email their submissions to [email protected] with “Anthology” in the subject line.
- Submissions should be pasted in the body of the email and attached as a Word document.
- Optional: Writers may include a brief cover letter explaining how their story expresses the concept of tenacity.
- A third-person bio (50 words or less) should be included in the email, highlighting something about the author without listing previous publications
What They Want
- Original flash fiction stories (300 words or less) on the theme of tenacity.
- Compelling narratives that captivate readers and evoke emotions.
- Creativity and imagination that push the boundaries of storytelling.
- International submissions written in English are welcome.
- Authors who demonstrate a deep understanding of the theme and its nuances.
What They Don’t Want
- Submissions exceeding the word limit of 300 words.
- Stories lacking depth or originality.
- Works that do not adhere to the theme of tenacity.
- Previously published material.
Eligibility Criteria
- Writers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to submit their work.
- Submissions must be in English.
- Simultaneous submissions are discouraged but acceptable, provided authors promptly notify the magazine of any withdrawal.
Author Rights
- Authors retain all rights to their submitted work.
- No contracts are involved in the submission process.
Payment
- Accepted submissions will receive $20 per story.
- Additionally, authors will receive a PDF copy of the anthology upon publication.
Deadline
- The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2024.
- Anthology acceptance emails will be sent no later than July 2024.
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